United States presidential election in Nevada, 1972

United States presidential election in Nevada, 1972

November 7, 1972

Nominee Richard Nixon George McGovern Party Republican Democratic Home state California South Dakota Running mate Spiro Agnew Sargent Shriver Electoral vote 3 0 Popular vote 115,750 66,016 Percentage 63.68% 36.32%

Nixon   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%

President before election Richard Nixon Republican Elected President Richard Nixon Republican

The 1972 United States presidential election in Nevada took place on November 7, 1972. All 50 states and the District of Columbia were part of the 1972 United States presidential election. Nevada voters chose three electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Nevada was won by the Republican nominees, incumbent President Richard Nixon of California and his running mate Vice President Spiro Agnew of Maryland. Nixon and Agnew defeated the Democratic nominees, Senator George McGovern of South Dakota and his running mate U.S. Ambassador Sargent Shriver of Maryland.

Nixon carried Nevada with 63.68% of the vote to McGovern’s 36.32%, a victory margin of 27.36%.

Statewide Results

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